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18/04/2023

Solids are recommended to be offered no earlier than 4 months, with some families wanting to wait until closer to 6 months. A chat with your GP or local health nurse may assist you in deciding when is the right time for your family

Each child will be different and being aware of what to look for when commencing is important

Signs to show it might be time to start solids include:

interest in watching you eat food, trying to grab your spoon or start to make chewing movements with their mouths when around food
sitting unaided and able to hold head up
able to swallow food or move it to the back of their mouth without choking

Introducing solids can change the GI and microbiome which can lead to increased night waking, wind and constipation

Lunch is a great time to first offer solids as it causes less impact on overnight sleep and settling

If lunch isn’t possible, breakfast is a great alternative!

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13/04/2023

My go to on when to stop swaddling and how to do it. Save this for later! Try an obligation free 15 minute consultation today so we can find the best support fit for you 😊🫶🏼

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10/04/2023

Its a wrap!
Reggie
5 months old
1:1 private support

What a difference a week can make!

Mum reached out for support to help Reggie learn to self settle, get some consistency around his day sleep and some longer stretches of sleep overnight

Before we started Reggie was:
💤waking frequently overnight
💤having 3-4 naps a day
💤unable to settle to sleep

Within the first few days of support Reggie started to self settle for naps and night sleep

Reggie is now:
💤waking overnight for 1-2 feeds
💤nailing his 3 day naps with a big 2 hour lunch nap
💤Self settling for all naps and night sleep

Mum and dad have done such a beautiful job navigating support for Reggie and are happy to see him loving his new found sleep

If you are feeling exhausted and need some help getting a smooth daily flow happening or tackling your nights, reach out so we can get things on track for you and your little one 😊

Try an obligation free 15 minute consultation today so we can find the best support fit for you 😊🫶🏼

www.sendmesleep.com.au

05/04/2023

Meet Reggie
4.5 months old
1:1 private support

What a difference a week can make!

Mum reached out for support to help Reggie learn to self settle, get some consistency around his day sleep and some longer stretches of sleep overnight

Before we started Reggie was:
💤waking frequently overnight
💤having 3-4 naps a day
💤unable to settle to sleep

Within the first few days of support Reggie started to self settle for naps and night sleep

Before the end of the first week Reggie is waking overnight for 2 feeds, nailing his 3 day naps and making such great progress

Mum and dad have done such a beautiful job navigating support for Reggie and are happy to see him loving his new found sleep

This next week will be so epic and it’s such a privilege to support mum,dad and Reggie on their journey ✨

If you are feeling exhausted and need some help getting a smooth daily flow happening or tackling your nights, reach out so we can get things on track for you and your little one 😊

Try an obligation free 15 minute consultation today so we can find the best support fit for you 😊🫶🏼

www.sendmesleep.com.au

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26/03/2023

Meet Hallie, 6 months old
1:1 support package

Little Hallie has done so, so well with her support period and navigating the new changes to her sleep

Previously rocked to sleep, she is now happy to be popped in her cot to fall asleep independently

She is have 3 great naps a day with one big 2 hr lunch nap

She is sleeping through the night and waking up with a huge smile on her gorgeous face 😊

Mum is so incredibly happy with the changes and the support process and has done such a fantastic job in supporting Hallie with her sleep

If you are feeling exhausted and need some help getting a smooth daily flow happening or tackling your nights, reach out so we can get things on track for you and your little one 😊

Try an obligation free 15 minute consultation today so we can find the best support fit for you 😊🫶🏼

www.sendmesleep.com.au

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26/03/2023

Daylight savings takes place on Sunday 2 April at 3:00am
Our clocks will go backward and hour so your usual 7am start to the day will become 6am

To prepare for this change this week you can start tomorrow, Monday 27th, by pushing your whole routine forward by 10 mins a day with the aim of having the whole routine ( including meals) forward by an hour come Saturday night bedtime.

This could be starting the day at 7:10am tomorrow, 7:20 am Tuesday morning etc. As an example, by Saturday morning you would be closer to 8am wake up and 8pm bedtime
This should help when the clock turns back on Sunday morning and that 8am wake up is back at 7am

If you forget or don’t have time to do this, don’t stress! Once daylight savings rolls around you can adjust bedtime by 10-15 mins a day to adjust your routine accordingly

21/03/2023

Sleepwear is something that we often overlook when it comes to keeping bub nice and cosy all night long to ensure they sleep well

The season and the temperature of the room will guide you on how to dress your child. TOG rated sleep suits are an amazing addition to our babe’s sleep. They ensure the warmth is evenly distributed and this is key in keeping children nice and cosy all night long. They also become a lovely familiar sleep association, again triggering to our little ones that it is time for sleep.

I personally prefer the sleep suits and bags from ergoPouch Australia which include a guide on how to dress your child based on the rating of the TOG suit you have purchased. In most cases, in the cooler months sleepwear such as a singlet and wondersuit along with the thicker rated TOG suits is sufficient. In the warmer months you may find a wondersuit and lighter rated TOG suit is sufficient. Every child is different and every sleep space is different so how you choose to dress your child based on their environment is your choice.

Some things to look for that indicate your child is too warm include sweating, damp hair and if they are hot to touch.

My personal preference for sleep suits are suits with legs rather than sleeping bags. Sleep suits pose less of a risk than a sleeping bag when it comes to your child pulling themselves up to standing in the cot. Again, this is a personal preference and if you prefer a sleeping bag that is totally fine. Just keep an eye out when bub starts to stand in the cot to ensure they remain safe.

For more help with how to get the sleepwear and room set up correctly, reach out to Send Me Sleep for some support
www.sendmesleep.com.au

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